Sr Director Americas Logistics (Hybrid - Eagan, MN)

USA SOLVENTUM US LLC; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 247,000 - 339,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

HSA

FSAs

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Absences

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Solventum is seeking a Sr Director Americas Logistics in Eagan, MN to lead DC operations, international and domestic transportation, and intercompany order management across the Americas. You will build regional strategies, drive cost savings, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver service excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The role requires 12+ years in supply chain with SAP/S4/HANA, and a strong track record in leading large teams and managing logistics spend.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field with 12+ years in supply planning, warehousing, or logistics.
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business or Engineering.
• Experience leading teams or projects and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience communicating with stakeholders via verbal, written, or presentations.
• Experience resolving complex supply chain challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of logistics professionals across DC ops and transportation.
• Drive international and domestic transportation, customs, and intercompany ops.
• Develop regional logistics strategies and governance.
• Partner with Commercial, Manufacturing, Planning, Finance, and others.
• Drive cost savings and continuous improvement.
• Manage logistics spend and supplier performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Change management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in related field

Master’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

S4/Hana

ERP Systems

Supply chain forecasting tools

Job description

Sr Director Americas Logistics

At Solventum, we improve lives by helping healthcare professionals do their best work. Join a team using innovation and insight to make a real impact on the future of healthcare. All roles listed are with Solventum.

Impact You’ll Make in this Role

Reporting to the VP of Global Logistics and Distribution, this role will lead a team of logistics professionals responsible for Distribution Center Operations, International and Domestic Transportation, Customs Trade Operations, and Intercompany Order Management across the Americas region, covering 14 distribution centers and approximately USD $4 billion in annual sales. You will also work closely with global Centers of Excellence to drive innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement across end-to-end logistics processes, deliver cost savings, and shape an optimized logistics network within the region.

• Developing and executing regional logistics strategies, operating plans, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve service, cost, quality, safety, and compliance objectives.
• Driving operational excellence across distribution center, transportation, trade, and intercompany operations through performance management, standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Optimizing logistics networks, capabilities, and end-to-end processes through collaboration with global Centers of Excellence, Procurement, and cross-functional business partners.
• Partnering with Commercial, Manufacturing, Planning, Customer Operations, Finance, Quality, and other stakeholders to support customer commitments, business priorities, and supply chain performance.
• Leading and developing high-performing teams and external logistics partners while fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Managing logistics spend, supplier performance, and productivity initiatives to achieve annual operating plan targets and deliver sustainable business value.
• Resolving complex operational and supply chain challenges while ensuring uninterrupted product flow and customer service excellence.

Skills and Expertise

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) AND twelve (12) years of combined experience in supply planning, warehousing, transportation, inventory/materials control, and/or import/export
• Experience with SAP, S4/Hana, ERP Systems and/or supply chain forecasting tools
• Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or Engineering (completed and verified prior to start)
• Experience leading teams, projects, or operational initiatives
• Experience influencing and collaborating across functions to achieve business objectives
• Experience communicating with stakeholders through verbal discussions, presentations, and written communications
• Experience analyzing and resolving complex operational, supply chain, logistics, or inventory-related challenges

Location & Travel

• Work location: Eagan, MN
• Hybrid Eligible (job duties allow for some remote work but weekly presence in Eagan, MN is required)
• Travel: May include up to 25% domestic/international
• Relocation Assistance: May be authorized
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)

Compensation & Benefits

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $246,800 - $339,350, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

• Medical
• Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Absences
• Retirement Benefits

Company Culture

A new healthcare company with a rich history. With more than 70 years of delivering healthcare innovations, we continue to move the industry forward by helping to solve our customers’ biggest challenges.

20,000+ employees worldwide. Solventum relies on the courage and the boundless insights of professionals worldwide to achieve exceptional results for our customers and those who rely on them.

Healthcare that leads with heart and humility starts with listening and never finishes, only evolves. As long as healthcare challenges remain unsolved, we will be here, united by empathy and a relentless belief that countless lives are improved through our work.

Operations in 38 countries. Driven by our dedication to improved outcomes for all we serve, we break through by making unprecedented connections that impact lives.

In more than 300 offices and facilities around the world, we work closely with customers and partners to create positive healthcare outcomes that transcend borders.

To realize our shared vision, we harness diverse talents and perspectives from every background to not only address our customers' most urgent priorities but anticipate the needs of the future.

Solventum is an equal opportunity employer. Solventum will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.